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A Bob Ross landscape painting from the episode "Autumn Distinction."

The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

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The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

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Bob Ross relaxes viewers and encourages the painting hobbyist in "The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross." Using his "wet-on-wet" technique, Bob paints natural scenes with bold strokes across the canvas, from cascading waterfalls to snow-covered forests. Bob Ross’ calm disposition and easy-to-follow instruction remind viewers that “there are no mistakes, only happy accidents.”
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Hidden Winter Moon Oval
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Season 39 Episode 3917
Hidden Winter Moon Oval
Today’s Bob Ross painting-in-an-oval feaures a cold winter night scene.
Waterfall Wonder
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27:46
Season 39 Episode 3916
Waterfall Wonder
Create a waterfall – in all its magnificent splendor!
New Day's Dawn
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Season 39 Episode 3915
New Day's Dawn
Experience the quiet golden beauty of rustic field house and more.
Deep Wilderness Home
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27:11
Season 39 Episode 3914
Deep Wilderness Home
Join Bob Ross and his fantastic brushes today!
Forest Edge
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27:10
Season 39 Episode 3913
Forest Edge
Take a stroll and experience sunlight emerging from the forest edge.
Dimensions
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27:20
Season 39 Episode 3912
Dimensions
Bob Ross creates a fantastic vision of pastel mountain wilderness.
Cliffside
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27:12
Season 39 Episode 3911
Cliffside
Enjoy the rhythmic flow of deep sea water.
Splendor of Winter
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27:28
Season 39 Episode 3910
Splendor of Winter
Capture the beautiful stillness of a snow-covered day.
Mighty Mountain Lake
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27:41
Season 39 Episode 3909
Mighty Mountain Lake
See Bob Ross achieve amazing results with his famous painting method.
Cabin at Trail's End
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27:29
Season 39 Episode 3908
Cabin at Trail's End
A real composition-in-an-oval favorite.
Stormy Seas
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27:43
Season 39 Episode 3907
Stormy Seas
Tame the magnificent power in the sea and sky with a seascape painting.
After the Rain
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27:45
Season 39 Episode 3906
After the Rain
Take a walk through the thick dense forest with Bob Ross.
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